Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings (pair)
Object Number:
Z.2269.3ab
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Onyx, gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 x 7 cm )
Description:
Pair of black onyx wire hook earrings with gold fittings; round bead at lobe suspends a horizontal rectangle with inverted gold U at the bottom with swivel fittings, the gold piece suspends 3 teardrop-shaped decorations, the center piece twice as long as the outer pieces.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
